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The Global Countdown

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The sounds of the Dutch Caribbean
2026-04-30 | 7 mins.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco bends an ear to Dutch Caribbean music. From Curaçao’s World Cup song to Shermanology’s celebration of Dutch Caribbean heritage and old-school house music.
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When the Hungarian music charts turn political
2026-04-23 | 8 mins.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the top songs in Hungary this week. At times of big political change in the country, musicians also make their voices heard.
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The UAE charts are a global peek to international music
2026-04-16 | 7 mins.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in the UAE this week.
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The kings and queens of the Colombian charts
2026-04-09 | 10 mins.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco lends an ear to the Colombian music charts for the appeal of collaborative project W Sound and a breakout hit by Aria Vega.
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Balen – the Nepali prime minister topping the charts
2026-04-02 | 7 mins.
Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the charts in Nepal, where the country’s new prime minister is number one.
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About The Global Countdown

Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a spin through the hits and misses of the world’s music charts, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. Whether it’s tropical treats from his native Brazil, a surprise hip-hop smash in Mongolia or the latest Swedish pop sensation, Fernando is on hand every week to ensure you never miss a beat.

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